Common Questions for Product Management Courses in San Jose

San Jose Mineta Aiport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

What time does the training begin?

Most courses begin at 8:30 AM and end at 5:30 PM. Upon registration, exact start and end times are provided.

Where should I stay?

There are many nearby hotels. It is recommended to search for a hotel that is near to reduce commute time, or within walking distance, and/or with public transportation nearby. You may also call the Hotel venue for reservations and inquire about any available discounts.

Should I rent a car?

From both airports, bus service and other forms of public transportation is available.
A rental car is recommended should you not be staying at the hotel. The area has heavy traffic during commute times, and it is recommended to give yourself plenty of time to arrive on time.
Another public transit option is taxi, Uber or Lyft.

Are meals included?

Not unless otherwise noted. There will be a break for lunch around noon and two 15-minute breaks: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can walk to any local deli and restaurant.

What do I need to bring to the course?

You do not need to bring anything to the course and no preparation is required. You will be supplied with the course books and handouts. You are welcome to take notes on the material directly or you may bring your electronic devices to take notes, though we do encourage you to disconnect during the training.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be received in writing.

Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the first day of training will be charged 50% of the training cost.

Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the first day of training will be charged 100% of the training cost.

Transfers will be allowed. 280 Group must receive the notice in writing from the initial class registrant with the name of the individual who is receiving the transfer.

Course transfer requests received less than 5 business days before the first day of training will be charged a $500 late transfer penalty.

280 Group reserves the right to cancel the training with 10 business days’ notice. In this case, all fees paid will be fully refunded. 280 Group will not be responsible for any other expenses incurred by attendees, such as non-cancelable airline or hotel fees, etc.

Our Product Management Courses in San Jose

This three-day course covers the entire Product Lifecycle and all the core skills required to manage products effectively. The training teaches the flexible and comprehensive 280 Group Optimal Product Process™. Each phase of the process and the tasks for both Product Management and Product Marketing are covered in-depth. The course will teach you how to manage any product at any stage in the Product Lifecycle effectively and includes the Product Management Lifecycle Toolkit™ with corresponding productivity templates. Topics covered include the seven phases of the Product Lifecycle, the role of Product Management and Product Marketing, strategy, requirements, roadmaps, launches, and more. After you complete the in-person training you will receive full access at no charge to the Certified Product Manager – Online Course and Exam so you can review what you learned and become an industry-standard Certified Product Manager.

This two-day course teaches all the core skills necessary to be successful in organizations doing Agile development. In this course you’ll learn how Product Managers and Product Owners can effectively work together and with their engineering teams. You’ll learn the foundations of Scrum as well as other Agile methodologies: Kanban, Lean, XP and Hybrid processes. Each activity that Product Managers and Product Owners are responsible for is covered in-depth and corresponding exercises demonstrate how to apply these skills to real-world situations. After you complete the in-person training you will receive full access at no charge to the Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner – Online Course and Exam so you can review what you learned and earn the prestigious Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner credential.

Can’t make it in-person? Try an online course

We know that it can be difficult to make training dates fit in your schedule. That’s why we created online versions of all of our in-person training that covers the same content. You won’t have the opportunity to learn alongside other students or have in-depth discussions, but you will learn the same core skills and be ready to take the certification exam. Our online courses allow you to study at your own pace and take the exam from anywhere in the world, so they are a convenient alternative option.